Is Avera public or private?

Is Avera public or private?

With more than 16,000 employees and physicians, Avera is South Dakota’s largest private employer. The name Avera is derived from a Latin term meaning “to be well.”

How many Avera locations are there?

300 locations
We’re where you need us, at more than 300 locations in 100 communities. Avera serves a population of nearly 1 million throughout a geographical footprint of 72,000 square miles and 86 counties.

Is Sanford or Avera hospital better?

Sanford USD Medical Center has been ranked the top hospital in South Dakota, while Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center took second place, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals of 2017-2018.

Is Avera Catholic?

As a ministry of the Catholic Church, Avera is committed to promoting and defending human dignity, caring for the whole person, and giving special attention to the needs of the poor and marginalized, Avera is dedicated to maintaining the health and well-being of the rural communities of our region.

Is Avera a nonprofit hospital?

AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF is a 501(c)(6) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 2009, and donations may or may not be tax-deductible. Is this your nonprofit? Access the Nonprofit Portal to submit data and download your rating toolkit.

What does the company Avera do?

Avera is a health care system operator. Avera operates hospitals and primary care, specialty clinics and senior living, with locations in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota.

How many people work Avera?

20,000 employees
The 20,000 employees of Avera display an amazing depth of commitment to the mission of Avera as we live out our gospel values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship. This calling is more than an attitude of care and compassion.

Who founded Avera?

In 2000, the Benedictine Sisters of Yankton and the Presentation Sisters of Aberdeen brought their health systems together in a unique co-sponsorship model under the name “Avera,” derived from the Latin term “avere,” meaning “to be well.” When Avera was formed in 2000, there were 127 sites in 46 communities.

What is the largest hospital in South Dakota?

Sanford USD Medical Center
Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls provides leading care for patients from across the Midwest. As the largest hospital in South Dakota and a teaching hospital for the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, we are proud to offer the latest in innovative care.

Who runs Avera?

Bob Sutton
Avera Leadership

Who is the CEO of Avera?

Avera Leadership

Are there any Level 1 trauma centers in South Dakota?

Sanford Fargo provides level I trauma care for a broad region of the upper Midwest including North Dakota, parts of Minnesota, South Dakota and Montana.

When was Avera founded?

1897Avera Health / Founded

What does Avera stand for?

AVERA